Procurement Officer - Japan Job

Situation in Organization Geographical scope : Japan which covers the following business: Bostik-Nitta Nara Production Bostik-Nitta Yao Office ARKEMA KK Kyoto Technical center ARKEMA KK Tokyo Office Monetary scope : ~5-10 million USD/year Reporting Lines : Direct reporting line: Procurement Director APOC

• GASP (Singapore) Matrix reporting line: management members across two local legal entities (Japan) Activities Procurement Operations(Advanced Ececution with High Autonomy) Functional Scope : Execute procurement activities for indirect materials, MRO, and services across sites in Japan Manage critical items (spare parts, utilities, technical services, etc.) end-to-end, from purchase planning to delivery follow-up Support CAPEX projects in Japan by leading operational procurement tasks such as requirement definition, RFQ issuance, supplier comparison, and contract condition coordination Conduct price and commercial negotiations with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and delivery Ensure accurate and transparent purchasing transactions through procurement processes and ERP systems Manage and analyze supplier performance data (QCD, KPIs) to identify issues and propose improvement actions Support cost reduction initiatives through alternative supplier research, price analysis, and execution support Handle renewal and improvement negotiations for mid- to long-term and service contracts Proactively identify procurement risks and supply issues and appropriately escalate them to management General Scope : Ensure compliance with GASP Procurement Policies and support their implementation at the site level Build trusted and collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders by providing professional procurement guidance Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date purchasing data, supplier information, and contractual documentation Collaborate with corporate and site procurement teams to share best practices, align processes, and enhance overall procurement performance Participate in digitalization and automation initiatives from an operational procurement perspective to improve efficiency and transparency Contribute to the acquisition and maintenance of company-wide certifications, and handle procurement-related aspects of various audits. (e.g., ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, EDANA, GIA, AIMS, SMETA Audit) Context and Environment Internal relationship: GASP Procurement teams in Arkema global GASP network Plant Procurement Managers in APOC GM/ MD of respective Business Units Arkema Engineering Department in Asia (ACE), Arkema & Bostik Site Managers. Other internal departments requestor like finance, HR, HSE, Legal, etc… External relationship: Vendors/contractors Other stakeholders as needed Accountabilities Spend for all business units in Japan Compliance with Company business process Development of Procurement team (N-1), if any GASP process implementation GASP reporting and KPI setting Deliver regular reports to senior management, highlighting procurement trends, risks, and opportunities. Maintain a robust vendor database and support spend analytics and budget forecasting. Qualification / Experience Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field Min 5 years experience in Opex procurement in industrial environment, preferably in Oil and Gas/Petrochemical/ Fine Chemical sector Experience in establishing and negotiating successfully Services contracts (equipment maintenance, asset maintenance, general supply, etc.) Experience working in a matrix environment across organizations and functions Competencies & Personal Attributes Ability to work in a multi-national environment and a global team Persistence and have strong analytical and positive management skills. Available for frequent travelling in the country. Language & Communication Skills Business-level verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese are required.